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College in Des Plaines, IL. Operating on a semester system.
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Life in Des Plaines for Oakton College Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Des Plaines.
Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$1,400
Cost of Living Index
103
Student Population
11,936
City Transportation
Walkability
45
Bikeability
42
Public Transit
Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line, Pace Bus
Nearest Airports
O'Hare International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
49.8°F
Avg Snowfall
36 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Dining Locations
Des Plaines Cafeteria
closed
first floor of the main building, across from the Student Center, Des Plaines campus
Operated by Fooda. Regular hours Monday-Thursday 08:00-14:30. Closed Sundays.
Skokie Cafeteria
closed
first floor of the main building, across from the Bookstore, Skokie campus
Operated by Fooda. Currently listed as closed Monday-Friday; closed Sundays.
Parking and Transit
Lot A (Des Plaines)
surface
Student parking, accessible parking available with valid State of Illinois placards
Lot D (Des Plaines)
surface
Student parking, accessible parking available with valid State of Illinois placards, located directly north of the building
Lot B (Des Plaines)
surface
Accessible parking available with valid State of Illinois placards
Lot C (Des Plaines)
surface
Employee parking, permits required
Ray Hartstein Campus/Skokie parking
surface
Posted signage defines faculty/staff and reserved spaces; all other parking open to students; additional parking across Lincoln Avenue
Visitor Parking
surface
Designated visitor areas; $10 fine for unauthorized parking
Handicapped Parking
surface
$250 fine for unauthorized parking
Faculty/Staff/Administrators Parking
surface
College parking decal required for personnel
Campus News
Latest updates from Oakton College
February 17, 2026 Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda
The Oakton College Board of Trustees held its regular meeting on February 17, 2026, covering treasurer’s reports and other important topics.
Read MoreOakton Awarded $270,000 State Grant
Oakton College received a $270,000 state grant to expand workforce pathways and enhance student support services.
Feb 6, 2026
Read MoreColumbia University Information Session
Columbia University hosted an information session on February 11, 2026, for prospective transfer students.
Feb 2, 2026
Read MoreStay Safe on Campus
Upcoming Events
What's happening at Oakton College
On-Campus Visit (DP): Northeastern Illinois University
Oakton College, 1600 Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
On-campus visit by Northeastern Illinois University at the Des Plaines campus, providing students an opportunity to learn about transfer options.
On-Campus Visit (DP): Northwestern School of Professional Studies
Oakton College, 1600 Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
On-campus visit by Northwestern School of Professional Studies at the Des Plaines campus for student information session.
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Email Domain
@oakton.edu
Current Term: Spring Semester 2026
Start: January 12, 2026
End: May 19, 2026
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